Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Gaston College | Dallas, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mercy School of Nursing | Charlotte, NC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||
| Sampson Community College | Clinton, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Alamance Community College | Graham, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College | $2,792 / $8,936 | - | 22% | 22:1 | 17,694 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 / $9,330 | - | 43% | 13:1 | 5,558 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Sampson Community College | $2,830 / $9,742 | - | 30% | 8:1 | 1,590 |
| Southeastern Community College | $2,600 / $8,744 | - | 37% | 9:1 | 1,228 |
| Alamance Community College | $2,528 / $8,642 | - | 32% | 14:1 | 3,939 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 0 |